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Weather & Climate in Yalagüina, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yalagüina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 189.4 sq mi (490.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4838°N, 86.4931°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
298 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 128 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 115 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 137 km | 58 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 144 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 100 km | 226 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 141 km | 86 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 134 km | 121 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 140 km | 86 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 133 km | 82 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 124 km | 146 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 142 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 281 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 103 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 105 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 111 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 112 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 118 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 129 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 139 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 153 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in |
Yalagüina has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").